Operating the GWLR in 2012

[jameshilton]

Col that looks much better as well as being easier for the logos, but my word, it is still steep! As Mel says! Is that like a 7% gradient? Wow would love to see some trains running any vids?

 

[shropshire lad]

No vids yet James,I'll do some when the Stainz I'm working on is (finally) finished.
That climb is, I think, the third steepest,I don't have any major problems but I run short trains mainly.

 

[shropshire lad]

Oh and I have an engine on banking duties too

 

[shropshire lad]

Two new coaches arrived today courtesy of a forum member
They were given a run out prior to a visit to the carriage shop
Unusually No1 was in charge of the train there being no banking duties to perform today

 

[jameshilton]

What's the plan for the coaches Colin? Re-paint and some glazing?

 

[shropshire lad]

Yes James a two tone repaint, glazing,metal wheels and lighting are all planned when I get time!

 

[CoggesRailway]

Nice to catch up. I look forward to playing with this layout. It looks like there is plenty to think about. And I like steep banks nothing like a traction contest. I keep wondering how to introduce some into my layout.

 

[shropshire lad]

I'm looking forward to seeing how other people get on running trains,it could be interesting Ian
This is the idea James, not a very neat job just a test with my new air brush over christmas

 

[3Valve]

Nice to catch up. I look forward to playing with this layout. It looks like there is plenty to think about. And I like steep banks nothing like a traction contest. I keep wondering how to introduce some into my layout.

Oi don't loike steeps bank oi don't.

 

[whatlep]

Nice to catch up. I look forward to playing with this layout. It looks like there is plenty to think about. And I like steep banks nothing like a traction contest. I keep wondering how to introduce some into my layout.

Oi don't loike steeps bank oi don't.

.....and there is much video to prove it.....

 

[shropshire lad]

I've been out and checked some of the climbs this evening and have a measure up.
The two main climbs are curved and around 12 feet long each. The incline being 1 in 15 ish.As per video
video= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JixZFde-Mxc&feature=youtu.be < Link To http://www.youtube.com/wa...c&feature=youtu.be
This short (6 feet) climb has no straight track and climbs at around 1 in 12 ish
video= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Vy7ezUBuk&feature=youtu.be < Link To http://www.youtube.com/wa...k&feature=youtu.be

 

[shropshire lad]

One of the lines locos is going on trial to a lesser known Manx railway.
As this loco has not been fully appraised on the GWLR following it's winter time purchase a load test train was run.

 

[shropshire lad]

Following a weather related lull in the proceedings a long operating session has been undertaken and the station building lights successfully tested
An ECS plus Post van working pauses at Milburn

And is seen taking the route for Quay station